Sandpiper Ventures

Sandpiper Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital fund based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The firm is dedicated to investing exclusively in women-led Canadian tech companies, ensuring that at least one woman holds a C-level position with meaningful ownership in each portfolio company. This focus aims to address the underrepresentation of women in the tech industry by providing capital and support to high-potential female entrepreneurs.

The fund's investment strategy is industry-agnostic, targeting companies across various sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, environmental services, education, financial services, agriculture, food & beverage, media, telecommunications, transportation, energy, real estate, manufacturing, and retail. Sandpiper Ventures primarily invests in seed and Series A stages, with initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000, reserving 60% of the fund for follow-on investments to support portfolio companies as they scale.

Sandpiper Ventures is co-founder of Canada51, a nationwide movement aimed at increasing women's participation in the innovation-driven economy. The firm's management team and advisors bring deep industry experience and expansive networks, providing portfolio companies with unique deal flow and an operator's lens to effectively scale their businesses. This approach is grounded in the belief that investing in women-led businesses is not only a matter of equity but also a strategic business decision that leads to superior returns and innovation.